Foundations of intravenous infusion therapy practice: introduction to intravenous infusion therapy; fluid and electrolyte fundamentals related to intravenous infusion therapy; the legal implications of intravenous infusion therapy; infection control related to intravenous infusion therapy. The practice of intravenous infusion therapy: risks, complications, and adverse reactions associated with intravenous infusion therapy; intravenous infusion preparations; patient preparation and site selection for peripheral intravenous infusion therapy; equipment and supplies employed in the preparation and administration of intravenous infusion therapy; the delivery, care, maintenance, and discontinuation of intravenous infusion therapy; mathematical calculations for the administration and maintenance of intravenous infusion therapy; pharmacologic principles related to the preparation and administration of intravenous medications; centrally placed vascular access devices and advanced medications delivery systems; intravenous nutritional support; blood and blood product administration. Intravenous infusion needs of the paediatric and gerontology populations: intravenous infusion therapy for the paediatric patient; intravenous therapy for the elderly patient.
